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C. l'\ HUBERT 
"Our Charlie" 

INTRODUCTION 

It may be interesting to learn the origin of 
our Prize Drill Banner, and the extracts from 
accompanying correspondences of Comrade L. 
H. Everts, 2nd Lieutenant, Co. D., 52nd 111. 
Infantry, will be explanatory. 

Comrade Everts will be remembered as As- 
sistant Adjutant Gen. of the 4th Div., 15th 
Army Corps. This division was made up of 15 
i-egiments. — Authoi-. 

There was a bi-igade of cavalry, 1st Alabama, 
7th Kansas ( Jayhawkcrs) , a deitachment of the 
10th Missouri, the 15th Illinois, and one com- 
pany of the 5th Ohio cavalry; four batteries of 
the 1st Missouri artillery, also Stewart's Battery 
that served in the Second Division, 16th A.C. 



We have inserted illustrations of the Division 
Badges, showing actual size. Also illustrations 
of our Regimental Association Badge, made up 
of the badges of the two divisions in which we 
sei-ved. 




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Philadelphia, Dec. .5. 1921, 
Mr. Chas. Hubert, 

Fowler, 111. 
Dear Comrade: 

I am informed that youi published a history of 
the 5 0th 111. Vols. Col. Hanna of that Regiment 
was one of my warmest friends during the ser- 
vice, and I am very anxious to obtain some in- 
formation concerning him. If you were a mem- 
ber of the 50(th 111. Vols, serving to its final mus- 
ter out, then you were in the "Grand Review" 
at Washington, and helped win that ''prize flag" 
at the military tournament, Louisville. That 
prize drill was my own conception. I was solely 
responsible for its success or failure, and ttiat 
it WAS a success belongs to the honor and glory 
of your gallant Regiment. I was A. A. G. of 
the 4th Div. 15th A. C. under Corse, formerly 
2nd Div. 16th A. C. under Sweeny. The per- 
formance of the 50th 111. on that occasion will 
never be forgotten, and there was not a Reg- 
iment in Sherman's Army that was iits su- 



peiior in drill and niilitr.ry benirini;. I am now 
86 years of age; am a life member of the "So- 
ciety of the Army of Tenn." and a comrade of 
Post 2. G. A. n. of this city. - - * * 

Philadelphia, Dec. 15. 1!)21. 
1 am in re<:-eipt of your kind letter of the 12th 
inst. and accompanying literature, pertaining to 
the 50'th 111. Vol. Infy.***=^= They awakened 
memories that moistened these aiced eyes of 
mine as 1 learned so much about my noble 
friend of Civil War days, your valiant Colonel 
Hanna. A few years ago, beini: compelled to 
abandon business. I devoted my time to per- 
sonal memoirs of the Civil war, in reality an 
autobio,i:raphy. It has been prepared with L^reat 
care and its accurac> faciliated thiouirh my chief 
clerk, whose diar> recorded daily nvents and 
many important con\eisatl ns between the .uen- 
ei-al and myself. These memoir^i contain about 
60,000 words, and the principal episodes include 
the followini,': Quincy reception ;j:ivf>n niy i-eu- 
in\ent. the 52d 111. Vols. Jan. 18 62. Many of 
your elderly citizens must remember tJie splen- 
did reception jriven us when we arrived at 'i 
o'clock one cold morninq; after an all ni^ht 
march from Missouri throu;.rh the snow, cross- 
in;^ the Mississippi on the ice. We were cer- 
tainly a. >;orry lookinu body of soldiei^s as we 
sta^irert'd alon.u t.he streets of that Illinois city. 
Hut its citizens took us in, fe<l ajid warmed 
us. In the evenin.LT we all united in a irlorious 
meeting at Kendall's hall. S. W. Cor. 6th and 
Elaine, listenini; to speeches and musiciil enter- 
tainments amid flaus and enthusiasm. That day 
nnd ni^'ht in Quincy was tr«'asured a.s a pleasant 
memoi-> by every soldier of the 52d. These mem- 
oirs included othei- epi.sodes such as Port Henry. 
DonelsoTi. Shiloli. sieire of Corinth. Toiinth, 

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Lagrange and Colliersville. Temi., Pulaski 
and execuftion of Sara Davis; "Snake Creek 
Oap," Resaca and that terrible night of 
the cyclone, (do you remember it?). Lays 
Ferry, Rome Cross Roads, Dallas, Ken- 
nesaw, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Rome, Allatoona, 
Savanah; one fearful night in the "Great 
Salkehachje Swamp," where myself and 
horse plunged into the swollen Duck Creek, and 
I passed the night with the boys in the slimy 
swamp, among the bogs and fogs; burning of 
Columbia, where I spent the night with my 
headquarters guard, doing what we could for 
the frenz.ied citizens; Cheraw, S. C, were 4 
kegs of powder exploded, in a deep ravine, blow- 
ing houses asunder, shaking the very founda- 
tions of the little city and causing one of our 
Brigades, cainped near, to come quickly to at- 
tention; Bentonville, Goldsboro, Raleigh, Lee's 
Surrender; Lincoln's assassination and how it 
affected our Division, composed mostly of Ill- 
inois soldiers; the Grand Review; Division 
"dress parade" in Washington, (suburbs) and 
the grand finale — Militaiy Tournament and 
"Prize Prill." at Louisville. =•= ====:= =:=* 

Philadelphia, Dec. 20, 1921. 
I had no part in selecting the judges of the 
"prize drill." The day before the contest, Gen. 
Corse infoT-med me that he had invited Generals 
Logan, Hazen and a West Point Colonel to act 
as judges of the drill, and I found these three 
officers in the judges' stand when I delivered 
the flag and treated them as the authorized 
judges of the contest throughout the entire 
proceedings. -^ Logan commanded the 

Army of the Tenn., and Hazen the 15th A. C. 
at that time. - There was no hesitation on 

thf' pai-t of the judges in rendering their deci- 



!-ion; the- 5o 111. \'ols. won Iroiu the otouieni 
they "presented arms" in front of the judges' 
stand. I attach to this two of several testi- 
monials received during the service; that of 
your splendid Colonel and my dear friend. I 
prize beyond expression. The testimonial from 
the field officers of the division was the sur- 
prise of my life, and your Col. Hanna was, no 
doubt, responsible for the highly prized honor. 
'■'■ I should consider it an honor to be 
associated with Col. Hanna in your con^»^mplated 
publication. '■■ 

The Regiments composing the 2nd Div. of 
the 16th A. C, under Gen. Dodge, wfr'^ as fol- 
lows: 

1st Brigade; 2nd and 7th Iowa; 52 ai -ll. and 
66th Indiana. 

2nd Brigade: U\h, 12ih and HtUh 111. and 81st 
Ohio. 

:id Brigade: 7th, 50th and 57th 111. and 39th 
Iowa and Battery H, First Missouri !igh.t ar- 
tilleiy. Battery H was discharged at Benton 
Barracks. June 16, 1865. 

V/hen our division was transferred to the 15th 
A. (\. under Logan, the following Regiments 
were added: 4 8th and 5 9th Indiana; 18th Wis. 
and 6;;d 111., the Oth 111., being detached, leaving 
us 15 regiments under Corse, for the Savannah 
and Washington campaigns. I trust you have 
fully recovered your health and that your life 
may be spared, at least until 1926, when we may 
hope to meet in this city of brotherly love. 

I'''iat(^rnally yours. 

L. H. Everts. 



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Badge of the Sixteenth Army Corps 

Made according to specifications from War Department 



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Badge of the Fifteenth Army Corps 

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From the Final Official Report of 
Major General Jffhn M. Corse 



After AUiUiLa Campaign, "March to the Sea" 
and ihroii^'h the Carolinas. The 4th Division 
at this time numbered fifteen Regiments. The 
full leport contained about 4 00U words, and 
included but the one personal reference as given. 

HeadQuarters, 4lh l)iv. 15th Army Corps 
Near Goldsboro, X. C, March OOth 1865. 

Extract * * * * 

*'To the several members of my Staff I ex- 
lend my warmest thanks for their cordial aid 
throughout the campaign. It matters little 
whether in the swamp or on the battle field, 
contending with the elements or an eneiuy, they 
manifested such zeal, energy, and willingness of 
spirit in each capacity, by night or by day, that 
I am happy to recommend them to the especial 
notice of the General Commanding, as worth\' 
of his highest praise. Captain L. H. Everts. 
Assistant Adjutant General, in addition to the 
ardious duties of his office, rendered Services 
so valuable as to induce me to recommend him 
to your favorable considei'ation for promotion 
in his department." 

Your obedient servant, 
(Signed) JOHN M. CORSE, 

Brevet Major General. 

COL. MAX wool )H I'LL. 
Asst. Adjutant Gen'], 

15th Army Corps. 



Headquarters 5 0th 111. Inf'try Vols. 

Near Washington City, D. C, May 31, 18 65 

Captain L. H. EAerts, 

As3t. Adj't Gen'l 4th Div. 15th A. C. 
Sir: 

To assure you of tlie high regard in which 
your services as Asst. Adj't Gen'l of the 4th 
Div. 15th Army Corps are held, I have the honor 
to transmit herewith a copy of a petition which 
has this day been forwarded to the Adjutant 
General of the Army, by the Field Officers of 
said Division, requesting your appointment as 
Asst. Adj't Gen'l with the rank of Major. 
I am, Captain, with respect, 

Your most obedient servant, 
( Signed > WILLIAM HANNA, Lieut. Col. 
Commanding Regiment 

Voluntary testimonial from the Field Officers, 
4fh Div. 15th Army Corps. 

Camp of the 4th Div. 15th Army Corps. 

Xear Washington City, D. C, May 31, 1865 
To Adjutant General U. S. Army, Washington 

City. 
Sir: 

We, the undersigned, Field Officers of the 
4th Div., 15th Army Corps, hereby most res- 
pectfully request that Captain L. H. Everts, 
.\sst. Adj't Gen'l of Volunteers, be appointed 
Asst. Adj't Gen'l of Volunteers, with the rank 
of Major. We can each and all of us testify 
to the faithful and efficient manner in which 
Captain Everts has discharged the arduous and 
responsible duties of Asst. Adj't Gen'l, the 
majority of us having been officially associated 
with him since the summer of 18 62. 

We are, Gen'l, with great respect, your obed- 
ient servants: 

Pjiiio ?:jov<m 



10. W. \iuv. \U-\fi. (hmTI. CommiiiHlin;; Isl r.ris^iidr. 
Will. T. Clark, ISric;. (rcii'l. ('oinmaiHliii;; liiul i;rit;adi'. 

It. Itii\s>tt. r.rcvrt r.ris;. (Ji'ii'l. ('(Miimandinj; .'ird IJiiyaili-. 
ir«<f«>r l'«rrin. Liviit. Col. 7tli III. Infantry Vol;*. 
Kdward S. .rolni.snii, .Major. 7tli HI. Infantry Vols. 
Wni. Jj. IxHuiard. Snrv't-on. Ttli 111. !iifanfr> X'ol.-?. 
J. iM. <;riffitli. Lieut. Vul. .\'.Hh Iowa Infantry Vols. 
«:. N. K.UioTt. .Major. :;!iili low a Iiifantrv Vols. 
.1. N. \V<«<k1s, Surucon. :!!»tii Ii.wa Iiitaiitr.v \'ols. 
Williiijii Hiiniia. I. lout. Col., .".(ttli III. Infantry \'ols. 

11. L. r.iindiani. Major. .%<»tli 111. infantry \"..|s. 
M. i;i:.'i:vr. Cliaplain. ".Otli 111. Infantry. 

.1. A. Williams. Surui-on. r.Otli 111. Infantry. 

F. .\. I'.attcy. Major. r>7tli 111. Iiifnlry \ols. 

W. U. Maj-sl). Siiri;<'<tn in Cliiof i>t Iti\ision. 

.1. It. Z«arjni;r. Snr;;con "iTtli 111. Infantry. 

I)a\i«I n. (Iiinil.lf. -Maj«:r. tidtli 111. Infanti-.v. 

-M.raliatii H.irt/,(11. Chaplain. f.fUli 111. Infaiilry. 

W. L. M.rrinian. Major. IJtli III. Infanliy. 

!•:. I'. r.urioTi. Siu-,i;o<)ii. IJtIi 111. Infantry. 

I. I>. I>avis. I>i<'ut. Col. oijnd 111. Infantry. 

• ;. W. liolir. Siiriroon. ."Cnd III. Infantry. 

.Saniurl Mahon. Maj<ir. 7tli Iowa Infantrx. 

.1. l",vvriiii;.hain. Snr::('i>n. 7th Iowa Infantry. 

IU).utr .Martin. I.i<rt. Col. fitltli Ind. Vols. 

("has. \V. «T\inn y. I, lent. Col. 2nd Iowa Infantry. 

It. N. Adams. Col. Slst 01ij<. Infantry Vols. 

W. H. Rill, l.iout. Col. Slst Oliio Vol. Infantry. 

Will. Cl«y H[oiii->-. .Major. Slst Ohio Vol. lnf«ntr>'- 

W. C. .la.-ol.s. Sur:;fon. Slst Ohio Vol. Infantry. 

('has. W. .la.k.son. Lirnf. Col. IMh Wis. Infantry. 

.laiiu-s r. Millard, Major. IStli Wis. Vol. Infantry. 

.1. W. I/ntcli. Major, 4Sth Ind. \'o|. Infantrx. 

S. I/}iniiitr, Suriioon. 4Sth Ind. Vol. Infantry. 

.lames lnKiiu>n:.i('r. Lieut. C<il. I'h'.rd III. Infantry. 

Henry Van.-cller. Lieut. (CI. li'tli III. Infantry. 

Thos. A. .MeNaueht. Lieut. Col. .".!itli Ind. Infantry. 

Note: Presented by Gen'l Kowett on the eve 
of the depaiMure of the ".\nny of the Tennessee" 
from Washinuton, I). ('.. for Louisville, Ky. 

L. H. EVERT?. 

Endorsement on Fii^ld Officers Testimonial. 
Headfiuarters 4th Div. 15 A. C. 
Washington, 1). C. June 3rd, 1865. 
"Respectfully forwarded and earnestly re- 
commended; an officer able, faithful and irallant 
in every way deserving the promotion." 
(Sitrned^ JXO. M. CORSE. Maj. Hen' Com'd'^'. 

Vane 'r\ve|vo 



Headquarters 15th Army Corps, 
Washington, D. C, June 3rd, 1865. 
■"AppjMived, and respecttully forwarded." 

(Signed) W. B. HAZEN. 

Maj. Gen'l Com'd'g. 



Headquarters Army of the Tenn. 
Washington. D. C, June 5th, 1865. 
"Respeetfully forwarded and recommended." 
(Signed) JOHN A. LOGAN. 

Maj. Gen'l Com'd'g. 
Promotion i-eceived. 




BABGE OF THE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION 
Colors of the Divisions: 1st, Ked; 2nd, White; 



3rd, Blue; 4th. Yellow. 



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OLD GLORY AND 
OUR PRIZE DRILL BANNER 

MILITARY TOURNAMENT 



In flosinu these nienioiis, I will refer .to but 
one matter which concludes my personal activ- 
ities durini^ four j'ears of sei-^ice in the field. 
There were thiee brif?ades in our Division at the 
close of the war; the 1st, 2d and :Jd. and in- 
cluded a number of re.aiments from Indiana and 
Ohio. .Many members of these leiiimeuts were 
but ;i few houis journey fr(un their homes. It 
will be readily understood how th^se became 
more homesick and restless than the Illinois 
and Iowa soldiers, and they chafed over the de- 
lay in sendini: them home. Their view-point 
was that the authorities were dilatory in re- 
lievin.i; them from the intense heat of this South- 
ern climate, now that the war was over. They 
heard rumors that the army of the Patoniac had 
been niusteied out and this added to their bitter 
complaints. In souje instances letters from their 
homes were received announcin.u a death or ser- 
ious illness of some loved one and be^ffiuK them 
to come home, if only for two or three days. 
If they applied for a srort h^ave. company com- 



iiianders would side step the application with 
the remark that official doctiments for their 
final discharge were daily expected. The result 
was, that in sheer desperation, a few men began 
to slip across the river into Indiana and Ohio, 
but always with the avowed purpose of return- 
ing for the "muster out." It appears that Di- 
vision Commanders held a consulation over this 
danger and how best to meet it. These soldiers 
were actually deserters, and yet, they could not 
so report them after years of loyal service, and 
besides, they were not facing an enemy now. 
Their enli.stment was for three years or during 
the war, and the war was over; they had ful- 
filled their pledge to the Government. Our Gen- 
erals were worried, for the breaking away might 
increase and how were they to check it. At 
this crucial point. General Corse rode over from 
his residence, situated some distance from head- 
quarters, and explained the situation to me. He 
asked if any of our men had disappeared, and 
if so, how reported by Company Commanders. 
His anxiety was manifest when he stated that 
if any of his men deserted, it would disgrace 
himself and the Division. T realized that the 
whole trouble resulted from the inertness of the 
men; they were loafing in quarters or getting 
passes to the city and spending their time and 
money in ways discreditable and from which 
their good sense demanded a speedy severance. 
Occupation and interest would prevent insnbor- 



dinatJon, and I at once sent a note to brigade 
comuianders requestin.^: their piesence at Head- 
quarters that eveninf,^ I explained to them the 
General's anxiety and lo what I attributed the 
nervoiis lestlessness of the men. 1 said in sub- 
stanct : "Gentlemen, we must give our bored 
men somethini? to think about, something that 
will awaken an inter(\st and call for Ijoth mental 
and physical action. Xow. my plan i.s — if it 
meets with your approval- to hold a military 
tournament two weeks from this dale, in order 
to celebrate the event July 4th. The program 
to consist of a conipetit ive, legimental drill, for 
a prize flag, to bo manufactured especially for 
the occasion. You are lo start these drills at 
once and continue them foi- two weeks when 
you will select the regiments which are to rep- 
resent your respective commaiMis in competition 
for the flag. M\ idea is to appoint a committee 
of three officers to visit Cincinnati for the pur- 
pose of securing the finest thing in the flag line 
thai can be made, and also to assist in designing 
the same." To my great relief these officers 
were unanimous in their approval and assured 
me of I heir heart \ support. The following 
morning I issued a general oider to be read by 
the Commanding Offic<'r of each regiment at 
dress parade, announcing the details of the pro- 
posed "Military TOiirnanient " and "prize drill" 
to be held July 4th at Woodlawn, as a triumphal 
final' TO the uiand "Old l)i\ision" which had 



never experienced defeat during its four years 
of warfare. I withheld this order until General 
Coi'se came over in the afternoon, when The pro- 
gram avS outlined was submitted. He was 
amazed at the progress made and perused the 
order, as drafted, with some hesitation. I di- 
vined the reason for this, and it was the only 
one that could cause doubt; would the officers 
and men, on the eve of release from service, 
stand for a two weeks drastic drill and acquit 
themselves in such a manner as to honor the 
Division and close its record in a blaze of grloiT? 
That was the question, and I was willing to take 
the chance and mj- enthusiasm won the day. He 
said, "You seem to have made the plunge al- 
ready, and may as Avell swim across now that 
you have entered the stream, but I hope no ser- 
ious snags will be encountered." I rushed the 
orders to brigade connnanders and the same 
evening paid them a visit and discussed the de- 
tails of procedure. I informed them that the 
General had thrown the responsibility upon my 
shoulders, but with their cooperation I was con- 
fident we could pull a "big show." I found 
them "wide awake" to the possibilities of the 
proposition and we at once selected competent 
officers to design the flag and contract for its 
production. I met the committee and sugg^ested 
a flag of yellow silk, light in weight, but Of 
finest quality, with a pei-fect cartridge box wov- 
en into the center, thus representing our divi- 

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sion baduf and colors yellow sUmding loj- uold, 
and surmounted by a ,ij;old washed eagle with 
wings poised for flight. This design was adopt- 
ed and the flag produced at a cost of about 
$300.00. It was with some anxiety that I 
pushed this scheme to the front for 1 plainly saw 
that it would be a pronounced success or a hu- 
miliaiini: failure, and I immediately inaugurat- 
ed measures to popularize the coming tourna- 
ment. The press of the city gave very interest- 
ing details of the proposed "fete" and by the 
time the first week had passed, the drills were 
almost the sole topic as soldiers "met by 
chance." The willingness and enthusiasm of 
those engaged in drilling for the contest was the 
surprise feature thus far. Morning and until 
late afternoons the fields were covered with 
marching regiments and sharp ct>mmanxls of the 
drill master rang out continuously. Three days 
before that of the all-important event the flag 
was received and publically displayed at Head- 
<iuar1ei-s, attracting much attention and greatly 
increasing the zeal of tlie contenders. Compet- 
ing regiments were announced by brigade com- 
manders and the hoys weie polishing shoes, 
burnishing buttons, brushing up uniforms and 
seeing that their badges were at the right angle 
on every cap. F detailed one company as flag 
escort and they reported, white gloved, and as 
stpgdy as thoui^^h trained at West Point . 



The day of the all important event, the last 
in wihich these veterans were to take part, was 
without a flaw; not a cloud to hide the azure 
blue above, a,nd all nature seemed to smile ap- 
proval.. • Plaoinj,^ the flag and color guard be- 
tween two platoons and headed by our Division 
band, I marched the escort down the race track 
in front of Ihe grand stand crowded with citizens 
and surrounded by thousands of soldiers occupy- 
ing evei-y point of vantage for viewing the 
final pag^eiajit of the Civil wai-. The flag was 
suspend«)d from the judges' stand and the 
cheei-^ which greeted us as we moved down 
the broad track were such as to amply 
repay us for all our labor and anx- 
iety. Judges of the competition included Gen- 
eral Log-an, General Hazen and a West Point 
Colonei, wihose name I fail to remember. I had 
planned all details governing this performance 
and had watched the preparatory drills, there- 
fore, was able to arrange the order of drill so 
that each, succeeding regiment would, in some 
degree, prove superior to its predecessor and this 
gave the assembled throngs an oppoi'tunity to 
express their judgment as to the merits of the 
competing regiments. I knew that the 50th 111. 
Vols, were matchless, in fact, being a fair judge 
of a trained soldier I had no hesitation in pro- 
nouncing this regiment of four hundred men the 
most perfectly drilled of any body of troops I 
had ever seen, not excepting Elsworth's Chicago 



Zouaves. Each iej;inienl was ie(iuiiH»l ?o ap- 
pear, first, on the track in fiont of th*^ judges 
for lh^' manual ot aims and abridged company 
evolutions, then to proceed to the spaciou.s hiwn 
for more extended formations and skirmish drill. 
The first ie,i,Mment to appear did some fine work 
and was a surprise to all of ns and the crowds 
Kave audible evidence of their apprHCiation. The 
second regiment was equally cheered, and the 
judges declared that it was going to l)e a dif- 
ficult matter to pick the winner, pointing: to the 
fact that the audience failed to select a favorite. 
I turned to the jtidges. saying, "there is one 
more regiment to appear and possible it may 
help you to a popular decision;" then the 50th 
111. Vols, headed by its drum corps, entered the 
gate and moved as one man down in front of 
the judges' stand, hut before it reached its po- 
sition the great thiongs began cheerin< and con- 
tinued until the close of this wonderful exhibi- 
tion, and when it double-(|uicked from the field 
ba-ck to the stand, halted and salui^'d the judges, 
occupants of the main stand ai-ose enm.iHse and 
from citizens and soldiers a thunderous Applause 
greeted gallant Col. Hanna's 50th HI. Vols., 
winnei- of the prize flag of the 4th Division, 
15th A. C. and the congiat ulat ion of the judges. 
The regular army Colon<d informed itie that he 
was a West Point man and supposed the drills 
and dicipline of the cadets weie the ;icme of 
I'trfection, but this regiment of volunteers sur- 

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passed anything he had ever seen or heard of. 
It was a happy day for myself and I received 
many congratulations as I marched my escort 
back to Headquarters. Thus closed the last 
scene of the Rebellion; the curtain was rung 
down; no more "absentees without leave" and 
during the latter part of this month of July, the 
boys were enjoying "Home Sweet Home," try- 
ing to forget all their trials and hardships. As 
for myself, I had tried to do my duty under 
every test, and the appended testimonials from 
my superiors render a verdict very dear to me. 
My duties ended by sending final reports to the 
Adjutant General at Washington. 

I then joined some friends on a visit to Mam- 
moth Cave, Ky., and upon my return, the last 
armed soldier of my Division had disappeared. 
I found my colored attendant alone in the room 
I had occupied as an office, keeping guard over 
my personal belongings. The utter loneliness 
of the place was appalling, and I resolved to 
start North at once, but how about this mul- 
atto? He seemed greatly depressed and after 
a moment's thought, I startled him with the 
question, "William, how would you like to go 
to Chicago with me?" He almost fainted at the 
suggestion, but quickly revived when I told him 
to get ready. He became a prosperous barber 
in that city. 

Shortly after my arrival at Geneva, I received 
my commission as Brevet Major in the U. S. 

T'airc TwcTity-one 



Army, rankini; as such Irom March, ISfiS. Thi:- 
was simply a leco.miition of meritorious ser\ ic»- 
durini;: the war, the promotion being made h\ 
President Johnson. 

General Corse w^as asM.uned to Post duty at 
8t. Paul. Minn, and desired that I remain in 
service, but I ('.eclined his kind advice and was 
mustered out September IS, 18 65, having; served 
four years and one month. 

L. H. EVEKTS. 
A. A. 0. 4ih I>iv. 15th A. C. 



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Prize Drill Banner, 8 feet long:. 
C leet wide, Heavy blue silk. 
Gold letters a.'id heavy gold 
fringe and tassels. Center piece 
yellow. Caj-tridge box in center. 

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As we look upon this banner, 
Our prize of silk and gold. 
We dream of days back yonder. 
And our comrades true and bold. 

We dream of the time when we left home. 
To go to the field of strife. 
We dream of those who then were boys, 
Each offering his country his life. 

We dream of the days together, 
We spent in the soldiers camp, 
We dream of all kinds of weather, 
And the life that together we spent. 

We dream of the skirmish and battle, 
The duties of camp life performed, 
The wounded and musketry rattle. 
The bJare of the bugle and drum. 

We dream of the war's final enriing. 
That peace once again is restored. 
And we on our way homeward rejoicing. 
Are happy and ever so glad. 

We dream of that 3rd of July, 
That hot and beautiful day. 
The efforts we made to capture it. 
And the cheers as we bore it away. 

We (iream of our comiu'; home. 
Of bidding our comrades good-bye, 
-And hoping as time pa^^.ed on. 
We'd remember each other for aye. 

This Banner wo wishe'^ to preserve it, 

To fulfill our dreams of the past, 

Our Comrades coming to see us, 

Are surely remembered at last. 

C. F. HUBERT, 50th 111. Inft. Dec. 1915 

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